
The Collected Works of Joseph Smith Jr. (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Book of Mormon, LDS Doctrine Works, Speeches, Letters & BiographyBy Joseph Smith Jr.Length253h 43m
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The Collected Works of Joseph Smith Jr. gathers the foundational writings, revelations, translations, sermons, and doctrinal statements associated with the first prophet of the Latter Day Saint movement. Read together, these texts reveal a striking blend of biblical idiom, apocalyptic expectation, covenant theology, and nineteenth-century American religious experimentation. Their style ranges from scriptural narration and prophetic commandment to pastoral instruction and speculative theology, placing the collection within the broader context of Restorationism, revival culture, and the search for sacred authority in the early republic. Joseph Smith Jr. (1805–1844), born in rural Vermont and raised amid the religious ferment of upstate New York, emerged as one of the most consequential and controversial religious figures in American history. His visionary claims, organizational leadership, and ambitious theological imagination shaped a new religious tradition. Experiences of revivalism, folk spirituality, family hardship, and intense biblical engagement all contributed to the concerns that animate these works. This collection is recommended for readers interested in American religious history, scripture formation, prophetic authority, and the development of new religious movements. It rewards careful study, whether approached devotionally, historically, or critically.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length253 hrs 43 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 22, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Major Works
3The Book of Mormon
4THE FIRST BOOK OF NEPHI HIS REIGN AND MINISTRY (1 Nephi) (pt. 1)
5THE FIRST BOOK OF NEPHI HIS REIGN AND MINISTRY (1 Nephi) (pt. 2)
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6THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 1)
7THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 2)
8THE BOOK OF JACOB
9THE BOOK OF ENOS
10THE BOOK OF JAROM
11THE BOOK OF OMNI
12THE WORDS OF MORMON
13THE BOOK OF MOSIAH (pt. 1)
14THE BOOK OF MOSIAH (pt. 2)
15THE BOOK OF ALMA (pt. 1)
16THE BOOK OF ALMA (pt. 2)
17THE BOOK OF ALMA (pt. 3)
18THE BOOK OF ALMA (pt. 4)
19THE BOOK OF HELAMAN
20THIRD BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 1)
21THIRD BOOK OF NEPHI (pt. 2)
22FOURTH NEPHI
23THE BOOK OF MORMON
24THE BOOK OF ETHER
25THE BOOK OF MORONI
26The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 1)
27The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 2)
28The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 3)
29The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 4)
30The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 5)
31The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (pt. 6)
32The Pearl of Great Price
33THE BOOK OF MOSES.
34THE BOOK OF ABRAHAM.
35WRITINGS OF JOSEPH SMITH.
36The Lectures on Faith
37LECTURE FIRST.
38LECTURE SECOND.
39LECTURE THIRD.
40LECTURE FOURTH.
41LECTURE FIFTH.
42LECTURE SIXTH.
43LECTURE SEVENTH.
44The Wentworth Letter
45General Smith’s Views of the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States
46Speeches
47King Follett Discourse
48The Being and Kind of Being God Is; The Immortality of the Intelligence of Man
49The Priesthood—The Second Advent—The Gathering—Spiritual Ministrations and Manifestations
50The Constitutions of the United States and Illinois, etc.